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Social Care Worker

Job details
Posting date: 13 September 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 October 2024
Location: Wickford, Essex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Hales Home Care
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Start a new career in a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career advancement! Join Hales Home Care and make caring your career.

We are looking for compassionate and reliable Community Care Assistants / Care Workers / Home Care Workers / Carers in Wickford

Areas covered: Wickford, SS11, Southend, Chelmsford, Basildon, and Billericay

Shifts or hours available:

Full-time, part-time, night, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle. Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available – contact us to discuss

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Out of Country sponsorship.

REWARDS AND PERKS

From the FREE Blue Light Card, Early Pay access with Hastee, up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends, Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, to the annual Hales Care Awards, we ensure our teams feel valued and proud to be part of the Hales family.

Additional Benefits

Paid travel time
Generous mileage allowance
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Car salary exchange
Cycle scheme
FREE Employee Assistance Programme
Health and Financial Well-being Support
Online Zumba Fitness Programme
Pension scheme
Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Access to a host of discounts and cashback opportunities

Training and Development

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we offer paid comprehensive training to develop your skills, with ongoing support and coaching to give you the confidence to deliver outstanding care services.

Career Advancement

Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including qualifications and apprenticeships.

THE ROLE

As a Hales Care Worker in Wickford, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities include:

Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs
Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
Assisting individuals in taking their medication
Preparing warm and nourishing meals
Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Passionate about helping others.
A team player with good communication skills.
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle preferred.
Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or service industry is welcomed but not essential.

ABOUT US

Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.

We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this role.

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